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North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
South Korea convened an emergency security meeting following the launches, as Trump seeks to sway Pyongyang.
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Daily struggle for clean water and food takes a physical toll on Gaza kids
Families in Gaza face devastating water shortages, leaving children with heavy responsibilities beyond their years.
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Swiss tourist jailed for insulting Bali’s sacred Day of Silence
A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for social media posts insulting Nyepi
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At least 800 people evacuated from major wildfire in western Spain
A major wildfire is threatening communities in western Spain with more than 800 people evacuated.
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Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race
Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.
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Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody
Authorities were warned about the dangers of hitting Mohammad Ghamira, who suffered from the rare medical condition haem...
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Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to shelters
Hundreds of migrants are being removed from their makeshift camps on a beach in Ceuta, Spain.
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One geography, two states: Saudi Arabia’s security approach to Sudan
Riyadh sees Sudan’s unity and stability as inseparable from its own security across the Red Sea.
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Deadly Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv in hours-long overnight attack
Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.
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Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy
UK maritime security monitor says Seamull tanker diverted towards Somalia, as wave of piracy sweeps the Gulf of Aden.
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Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?
The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country's two rival governments.
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How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.